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Top Signs It’s Time for a Hearing Test Before Vacation
Do you have any fun vacation plans for the summer? Don’t let untreated hearing loss slow down your getaway. If you’ve noticed any of the following signs of hearing loss, get your hearing checked before…
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How Professional Fine-Tuning Improves Hearing Aid Clarity and Comfort
One of the biggest benefits of starting your hearing loss treatment journey with an audiology clinic such as is access to professional hearing aid fittings and fine-tuning. You are an individual, and your hearing loss…
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How Can I Monitor Hearing Loss When I Live Alone?
Many people aren’t aware that they have hearing loss until a loved one brings it up. This is especially true with age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, which happens gradually and naturally as we get older.…
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All About Sound Sensitivity: Hyperacusis and Misophonia
If you have a sound sensitivity condition, certain sounds in your environment can seem unbearably loud and/or trigger an extreme reaction. This hypersensitivity can be annoying, painful and even debilitating. The two most prominent types…
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Can Viruses Cause Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is an incredibly complex condition, and there are many factors that can influence hearing health or cause hearing loss. While some of them are well-known—aging and exposure to loud noise, for example—others may…
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How Often Should You Have Your Hearing Tested? A Guide for Every Age
Approximately 15% of American adults report hearing trouble, and this group includes all adults age 18 and older. It’s essential to monitor your hearing health, even if you don’t believe you have any symptoms of…
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The Benefits of Regular Hearing Aid Checkups
When was the last time you took your hearing aids in for a maintenance checkup? Your hearing aids, like any other electronic device, require regular tune-ups and repairs. You can perform some maintenance tasks at…
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Your Hearing Checked This Winter
Here are two facts that may shock you: This means that the vast majority of people with hearing loss have untreated hearing loss. There are many reasons why this may be. If you suspect that…
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Subtle Signs You’re Missing Out on Sounds This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a joyful time of year filled with noise and merriment. Being surrounded by familiar, nostalgic holiday music and attending upbeat parties make the season bright. However, if you’re in the beginning…
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What to Expect at a Hearing Evaluation
Studies suggest that people wait, on average, seven years after they begin to suspect they have hearing loss to seek treatment. If you suspect you have hearing loss or are beginning to develop hearing loss,…
